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Overview |
U of A | SCC | ||
| Location | Tucson, AZ | Cottleville, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 49,403 | 5,800 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #294 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arizona.edu | stchas.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of A | SCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,525 | $2,664 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,827 | $5,328 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,650 | $13,113 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,075 | $1,000 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,279 | $10,087 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 77% |
Admission |
U of A | SCC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 52,091 | - | ||
| Admitted | 45,194 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1140/1370 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
U of A | SCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
U of A | SCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $34,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $8,218 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $84 |
Diversity |
U of A | SCC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
U of A | SCC | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 2% | ||
Campus |
U of A | SCC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arizona is larger than than SCC based on total student enrollment (49,403 students vs. 5,800 students)
U of A vs. SCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of A or SCC?
- University of Arizona is 187.5% more expensive to attend than SCC for in-state tuition ($11,525.00 vs. $4,008.00)
- Out of state tuition is 610% higher at U of A than St Charles Community College ($37,827.00 vs. $5,328.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St Charles Community College than U of A ($1,000 vs. $17,075)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Charles Community College are 4.1% lower than costs at University of Arizona ($13,113 vs. $13,650)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arizona than St Charles Community College (98% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arizona students is 51.5% larger than aid received St Charles Community College ($15,279 vs. $10,087)
Which college is harder to get into, U of A or SCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SCC or U of A .
U of A vs. SCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of A or SCC? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between SCC and U of A.
- Graduates from University of Arizona earn on average $19,200 more per year than SCC graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $34,800)
- St Charles Community College students graduate with a $10,782 lower median federal student loan debt than U of A graduates. ($8,218 vs. $19,000)
- SCC graduates are paying $112 less per month on federal student loans than U of A graduates. ($84 vs. $196)
- More U of A graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCC students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/